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Select the correct mirror image of the given figure, when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown.
Correct answer
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary?
1.Lollipop
2.Loincloth
3.Longways
4.Logician
5.Lonely
3, 2, 1, 5, 4
4, 3, 1, 5, 2
4, 2, 1, 5, 3
3, 4, 1, 5, 2
Correct answer
3, 2, 1, 5, 4
A person starts from point Z and moves 7 km towards the South. He turns right and moves 5 km, turns right, and moves 3 km, then turns right and moves 1 km. He takes a left turn and moves 4 km to reach a point X. How much and in which direction does he need to move now to reach point Z?
4 km South
4 km East
4 km West
6 km East
Correct answer
4 km South
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
ELSV, FJVR, GHYN, ?, IDEF
HFJB
HBJF
HFBJ
GHFJ
Correct answer
HFJB
Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All plants are vegetables.
Some plants are poisonous.
Conclusions:
I. All vegetables are poisonous.
II. Some vegetables are plants.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Only conclusion I follows
Both conclusions I and II follow
Only conclusion II follows
Correct answer
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
−1/729, −1/81, −1/9, ?
1
-1
-1/3
1/3
Correct answer
1
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)
(7, 35, 42), (4, 20, 24)
(8, 56, 72)
(6, 36, 48)
(9, 45, 54)
(12, 60, 48)
Correct answer
(8, 56, 72)
If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the value of the following equation?
96 D 3 B 8 C 25 A 14 = ?
217
234
254
245
Correct answer
217
If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?
7 A 3 B 24 D 2 = 20 B ? A 3
2
20
14
7
Correct answer
2
‘A = B’ means ‘A is the father of B‘.
‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’.
‘A * B’ means ‘A is the mother of B‘.
‘A ? B’ means ‘A is the son of B‘.
If M ? C $ J * Z, then how is J related to M?
sister
Mother's Sister
Mother's mother
Brother
Correct answer
sister
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
WVTD
JIGQ
SRPH
KLNP
Correct answer
WVTD
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting/ multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)
(6, 2, 96) (5, 6, 240)
(4, 1, 6)
(12, 3, 45)
(1, 2, 16)
(8, 3, 28)
Correct answer
(4, 1, 6)
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
First row: 19, 6, 37
Second row: 21, 8, 45
Third row: 72, 14, ?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
124
134
114
144
Correct answer
124
If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the value of the following expression?
39 D 13 B 2 C 6 A 8
10
8
12
9
Correct answer
10
In a certain code language, ‘FLORA’ is written as ‘WQOLC’ and 'MONEY' is written as 'PNPYE'. How will ‘GOING’ be written in that language?
VNUPW
RMWEH
VBUDP
RHKSR
Correct answer
VNUPW
In a certain code language, ‘VATT’ is coded as ‘65’ and ‘STOLK’ is coded as ‘79’. How will ‘GENEROUS’ be coded in that language?
116
216
204
106
Correct answer
116
Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing ‘1’.
6
4
5
3
Correct answer
6
If the given sheet is folded to form a cube, which of the given figures is/are possible? (The element are shown to indicate the sides only.)
Only 1 and 2
Only 1, 2 and 4
Only 2 and 3
Only 3
Correct answer
Only 1 and 2
L is the wife of Q. P is the mother of M. J is the father of L. M is the sister of H. J is the husband of H. How is P related to L?
Mother’s mother
Sister’s son
Mother’s sister
Sister’s husband
Correct answer
Mother’s mother
Select the option that is embedded in the given figure as its part (rotation is not allowed).
Correct answer
Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight row, facing north (not necessarily in the same order). Only 1 person sits to the left of D. A is an immediate neighbour of D. Only 2 people sit between F and D. Only 3 people sit between C and G. B is not an immediate neighbour of G. Only 2 people sit between E and A.
Who sits at the extreme right end of the row?
A
G
C
B
Correct answer
A
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
115, 130, 122, 137, 129, ?
144
142
148
150
Correct answer
144
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
MKPN, LMOP, ?, JQMT, ISLV
KOLT
KNNQ
KNMR
KONR
Correct answer
KOLT
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown.
Correct answer
In a certain code language, ‘FRIEND’ is written as ‘IIFDME’ and 'DEMAND' is written as 'MVDDMA'. How will ‘GROUND’ be written in that language?
DOTENC
PXKRYS
OIGDMU
OFTSBU
Correct answer
DOTENC
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
ABEG FFHI KJKK PNNM ?
URQO
VRQO
RUQO
UROQ
Correct answer
URQO
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
3, 1, 2, 6, 5, 4
3, 1, 6, 5, 2, 4
3, 1, 5, 6, 2, 4
3, 1, 5, 6, 4, 2
Correct answer
3, 1, 2, 6, 5, 4
Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener
Correct answer
Rohit drives 3 km towards north from point A. He takes a left turn and drives 4 km. Again he takes a left turn and drives 6 km. Finally, he takes a left turn and drives 4 km to reach point B. How far and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach point A again?
4 km towards south
3 km towards east
3 km towards north
2 km towards west
Correct answer
4 km towards south
Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.
WYRS
PSJK
PRKL
FHAB
Correct answer
WYRS
Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All flowers are trees.
All leaves are flowers.
Conclusion:
I) All trees are flowers.
II) All leaves are trees.
Only Conclusion I follows
Neither Conclusion I nor II follows.
Only Conclusion II follows.
Both Conclusions I and II follow.
Correct answer
Only Conclusion I follows
Select the figure that replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Correct answer
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)
(264, 462), (132, 330)
(211, 340)
(188, 378)
(386, 584)
(282, 496)
Correct answer
(211, 340)
Six friends are sitting in a circle. All of them are facing the centre. Kanak sits third to the right of Sona. Kapil is an immediate neighbour of Mani. Goldy sits second to the right of Mani. Sona is an immediate neighbour of Kapil and Suresh.
Who sits to the immediate right of Goldy?
Sona
Kapil
Kanak
Suresh
Correct answer
Sona
If ‘+’ means ‘–’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
137 ÷ 56 × 7 – 6 + 31 = ?
149
163
145
154
Correct answer
149
Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing ‘4’.
6
2
3
1
Correct answer
6
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
35, ?, 40, 47, 45, 53
37
43
42
41
Correct answer
37
Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.
TEMPLE : SCJLGY :: CHURCH : BFRNXB :: MOSQUE : ?
LMPYPM
LMPYMP
LPYMPM
LMPMPY
Correct answer
LMPYPM
Which figure from the given option would replace the question mark (?) if the following figure series were to be continued?
Correct answer
Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Correct answer
In a certain code language, 'COURT' is coded as OCRTR and 'JUDGE' is coded as UJAEG. How will 'ORDER' be coded in the same language?
LDRRE
ROARE
REARO
ROBRE
Correct answer
LDRRE
If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?
2 B ? D 2 = 4 B 32 D 8
12
30
16
8
Correct answer
12
In a certain code language, ‘GAME’ is coded as ‘8426’ and ‘MUST’ is coded as ‘7853’. What is the code for ‘M’ in the given code language?
8
2
3
7
Correct answer
8
Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing ‘1’.
3
2
6
4
Correct answer
3
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)
Butterfly : Caterpillar :: Insect : ?
Cygnet
Nymph
Larva
Microbes
Correct answer
Cygnet
If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘-’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘-’ and ‘÷’ means ‘×’, what will be the value of the following expression?
[{( 14 × 6 ) - ( 4 ÷ 3 )} + ( 6 - 4 )] ÷ 3
3
6
1
9
Correct answer
3
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13- Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(7, 91, 98)
(4, 52, 56)
(12, 156, 168)
(3, 36, 42)
(8, 80, 96)
(5, 25, 60)
Correct answer
(12, 156, 168)
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
If '+' means '×', '×' means '–', '–' means '÷' and '÷' means '+', then what will come in place of the (?) in the following equation?
250 – 10 + 10 × 5 ÷ 2 = ?
247
167
320
234
Correct answer
247
Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Electrical Appliance, Refrigerator, Freezer
Correct answer
Identify the position of stomata in plants.
Tip of stem
Inside the roots
Inside the flower
Surface of leaves
Correct answer
Tip of stem
In November 2020, ___________ has set a record of becoming the world’s fastest piano player ever.
Lydian Nadhaswaram
Anisrinivasan
Gauri Mishra
Shikha Chaurasia
Correct answer
Lydian Nadhaswaram
Who is the first Indian to participate in a Super Heavyweight Boxing event in the 2020 Olympic Games?
Satish Kumar
Manish Harshit
Sakshi Chaudhary
Amit Panghal
Correct answer
Satish Kumar
Who among the following Indian authors has written the autobiography titled ‘My Story’?
Arundhati Roy
Shobha Dey
Kiran Desai
Kamala Das
Correct answer
Arundhati Roy
Continental Shelf which is the shallowest part of the ocean has an average gradient of:
8° or even less
1° or even less
5° or even less
2° or even less
Correct answer
8° or even less
How many Members of Parliament were elected from Punjab to the 17th Lok Sabha?
14
15
13
17
Correct answer
14
Methyl ethyl ketone is also known as:
2-butanone
propanone
methyl pentanone
2-butanol
Correct answer
2-butanone
Which of the following does NOT belong to the family of organic compounds?
Ammonia
Nonane
Furan
Decane
Correct answer
Ammonia
The structure that produces and holds sperm cells in bryophytes (non-vascular plants) and ferns is called:
megasporangia
archegonium
antheridium
protonema
Correct answer
megasporangia
The deliberations of the representatives at the Third Round Table Conference was held during the later months of which year?
1932
1929
1930
1931
Correct answer
1932
Who was the first chairman of Finance Commission of India?
Ashok Kumar Chanda
KC Neogy
K Santhanam
PV Rajamannar
Correct answer
Ashok Kumar Chanda
Which of the following algae is also called kelp and found in the deep sea?
Chlamydomona
Fucus
Laminaria
Nostoc
Correct answer
Chlamydomona
Who among the following has given extraordinary powers during an emergency?
Prime Minister
The Chief Justice
The President
The Governor
Correct answer
Prime Minister
Bhutia dance is performed in which of the following states?
West Bengal
Odisha
Sikkim
Nagaland
Correct answer
West Bengal
Which of the following is considered as a good indicator of economic growth?
Steady increase in loan
Steady increase in international trade
Steady increase in population
Steady increase in the GDP
Correct answer
Steady increase in loan
Dr.Teejan Bai, a Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardee is globally recognised for her contribution to which of the following art forms?
Gendi
Pandavani
Raut Nacha
Jhirliti
Correct answer
Gendi
Who among the following founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai that is an important centre for the study and performance of fine arts?
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Yamini Krishnamurthy
Mrinalini Sarabhai
Alarmel Valli
Correct answer
Rukmini Devi Arundale
With which neighbouring country did India sign the Farakka Treaty in 1996 for sharing of the Ganga Waters and on augmenting its flows?
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Nepal
Afghanistan
Correct answer
Bhutan
What is the full form of PPLO with respect to bacteria?
Pleuro Pneumonia Like Organism
Pleuro Platelet Like Organisms
Platelet Prone Like Organisms
Pneumonia Platelet Like Organisms
Correct answer
Pleuro Pneumonia Like Organism
Atal Tunnel connects which two places?
Manali and Lahaul-Spiti valley
Shimla and Nainital
Shimla and Mansoori
Manali and Nainital
Correct answer
Manali and Lahaul-Spiti valley
Identify whether the given statements about p-block elements are correct or incorrect.
Statement A: In p-block elements, the last electron enters the outermost p orbital.
Statement B: The non-metals and metalloids exist only in the p-block of the periodic table.
Both Statements A and B are correct
Only Statement A is correct
Both Statements A and B are incorrect
Only Statement B is correct
Correct answer
Both Statements A and B are correct
In India all loans that are below __________ are considered as micro loans.
one lakh rupees
two lakh rupees
four lakh rupees
three lakh rupees
Correct answer
one lakh rupees
Which is the most widely accepted model to explain the formation and evaluation of the solar system?
Nebular hypothesis
Gas hypothesis
Solar hypothesis
Cloud hypothesis
Correct answer
Nebular hypothesis
Which of the following is NOT an Equestrian discipline?
Dressage
Sprint
Show jumping
Vaulting
Correct answer
Dressage
Which German chemist was the first to show a graphical representation of the periodicity of an atomic volume plotted against atomic weight?
Lothar Meyer
John Newlands
William Ramsay
Glenn T Seaborg
Correct answer
Lothar Meyer
Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem about the life of the 12th century Indian king, Prithviraj Chauhan, was written by:
Banabhatta
Ashvaghosa
Bharavi
Chand Bardai
Correct answer
Banabhatta
According to the Global Hunger Index 2022, which neighbouring country is only behind India with a rank of 109 out of 121 countries?
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Nepal
Pakistan
Correct answer
Bangladesh
Vallabhbhai Patel and ________ helped Gandhi in Kheda by organising his tour of the villages and urging the peasants to stand firm against the government.
Jamunalal Bajaj
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Motilal Nehru
Indulal Yajnik
Correct answer
Jamunalal Bajaj
In a volleyball game, each team comprise of how many players?
5
6
8
7
Correct answer
5
Tansen, the famous musician, often sang in the court of which ruler?
Sher Shah Suri
Akbar
Feroz Shah Tughlaq
Allaudin Khilji
Correct answer
Sher Shah Suri
The First Commonwealth Games were organised in which of the following years?
1920
1930
1922
1926
Correct answer
1920
Which of the following was established by Jyotirao Govindrao Phule in 1873 to fight against idolatry and caste system?
Shree Narayan Guru Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Movement
Satyashodhak Samaj
Young Bengal Movement
Arya Samaj
Correct answer
Shree Narayan Guru Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Movement
At normal temperature and atmospheric pressure, ______ has a density of 1.87 kg/m3 , which is 1.5 times heavier than air and exists as a liquid below the critical temperature of 31°C.
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
hydrogen
lithium
Correct answer
carbon dioxide
Moatsu festival of Nagaland is celebrated by which of the following tribes?
Bhil tribe
Ao tribe
Munda tribe
Bodo tribe
Correct answer
Bhil tribe
Which of the following statement is correct regarding climate of Indian subcontinent?
A. The climate of North India remains similar throughout the year
B. The Himalayas protect the subcontinent from extremely cold winds from central Asia.
Only Statement B is correct
Both Statements A and B incorrect
Only Statement A is correct
Both Statements A and B correct
Correct answer
Only Statement B is correct
What is Kalbaisakhi?
Pre monsoon showers and thunderstorms
Cold waves and rains
Snowfall and hail
Heatwaves and loo
Correct answer
Pre monsoon showers and thunderstorms
Dhruvasena II is related to which of the following ruling dynasties?
Vakataka
Pushyabhuti
Maitraka
Maukhari
Correct answer
Vakataka
Shore temple of Mamallapuram was built by:
Pallavas
Chalukayas
Nagas
Cholas
Correct answer
Pallavas
In how many phases did the Indian Economy experience the success of the Green Revolution?
Two
Three
Five
Four
Correct answer
Two
In India, which of the following regulatory mechanisms was NOT in existence to enforce regulation of the industrial sector?
Industrial licensing under which every entrepreneur had to get permission from government officials to start a firm, close a firm or decide the amount of goods that could be produced.
Controls on price fixation and distribution of selected industrial products.
Private sector was allowed in all industries.
Some goods could be produced only in small-scale industries.
Correct answer
Industrial licensing under which every entrepreneur had to get permission from government officials to start a firm, close a firm or decide the amount of goods that could be produced.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution?
They are made to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
They are made to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
They are made to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
They are made justiciable in nature.
Correct answer
They are made to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
The Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Pratibha Samman 2021 was presented to Arushi Mudgal for _________ dance.
Mohiniyattam
Odissi
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Correct answer
Mohiniyattam
How many controls are there globally that influence the climate of a particular zone?
8
6
3
5
Correct answer
8
Which of the following books is an autobiography of the former American president Bill Clinton?
Becoming
My Life
Long Walk to Freedom
My Country My Life
Correct answer
Becoming
Which ruler of the Chahamana dynasty made Ajmer his capital?
Ajayaraja
Prithviraj
Arnoraj
Prithviraj III
Correct answer
Ajayaraja
For Kharif crops, the temperature required for farming is above 25 degrees Celsius with high humidity and annual rainfall above ________ cm.
16
100
35
50
Correct answer
16
Priorities of the government in the fiscal area and its related policies and deviations are mentioned in which part of the budget document?
Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
Appropriation Bill
Macroeconomic Framework Statement
Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement
Correct answer
Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
Under which of the following Acts was the National Commission for Women established?
The National Commission for Women Act, 1989
The National Commission for Women Act, 1987
The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
The National Commission for Women Act, 1988
Correct answer
The National Commission for Women Act, 1989
Sao Joao festival is celebrated primarily by the Catholic Christians in which of the following Indian states?
Assam
Goa
Manipur
Nagaland
Correct answer
Assam
Study the given data and answer the question that follows.
The data shows the number of candidates (in thousand) appearing for Civil Service (CS) and Engineering Service (ES) Examinations in the years 2020, 2021, 2022 in USA.
| Year | Civil Service | Engineering Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total No. of Candidates Appeared | Graduates out of the total candidates appeared (in %) | Total No. of candidates Appeared | Graduates out of the total candidates appeared (in %) | |
| 2020 | 75 | 60 | 89 | 57 |
| 2021 | 110 | 64 | 118 | 65 |
| 2022 | 120 | 80 | 135 | 78 |
What is total number of graduates who appeared for both CS and ES together in the year 2022?
2,01,000
2,01,100
2,01,300
2,01,200
Correct answer
2,01,000
If tan A = \(\frac{4}{3}\), 0 \(\leq\) A \(\leq\) 90°, then find the value of sin A.
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
1
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
Correct answer
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
The given pie-chart shows the distribution of the marks scored by Ram in five different subjects (in percentage).
What is the ratio of the central angle of Maths to the central angle of Science?
5 ∶ 2
2 ∶ 3
4 ∶ 3
3 ∶ 5
Correct answer
5 ∶ 2
The areas of the two triangles are in the ratio 4 ∶ 3 and their heights are in the ratio 6 ∶ 5. Find the ratio of their bases.
5 ∶ 6
10 ∶ 9
6 ∶ 5
9 ∶ 10
Correct answer
5 ∶ 6
The product of two numbers is 726 and their HCF is 11, then their LCM is:
58
68
66
76
Correct answer
58
The following table represents the population of four different areas and the percentage of males, females, and children among them.
| Area | Population | Males | Females | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10,000 | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| Q | 20,000 | 30% | 40% | 30% |
| R | 16,000 | 50% | 30% | 20% |
| S | 18,000 | 45% | 35% | 20% |
What is the total number of children in areas P and Q together?
7000
9000
6000
8000
Correct answer
7000
The following data gives a year-wise outlay (in lakhs of rupees) in a certain 4-year plan (2018-2022) of a state.
| Year | Health | Housing | Transport | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 6200 | 6500 | 7100 | 8000 |
| 2019-2020 | 7000 | 6600 | 7200 | 8100 |
| 2020-2021 | 7300 | 6800 | 7400 | 8200 |
| 2021-2022 | 7400 | 7000 | 7500 | 8400 |
What was the percentage increase during 2020-2021 over 2018-2019 in Education outlay?
2.8%
3.2%
2.0%
2.5%
Correct answer
2.8%
Jonathan had borrowed a sum of money 3 years ago at 10% interest per annum compounded annually for a 5-year period, with the amount to be paid at the end of the period being Rs. 1,61,051. However, there is no pre-payment penalty and Jonathan has received some bonus payment now, with which he has decided to clear his debt. How much does Jonathan have to pay now to clear his debt?
Rs. 1,33,000
Rs. 1,32,900
Rs. 1,33,100
Rs. 1,33,200
Correct answer
Rs. 1,33,000
Study the given graph carefully and answer the question that follows.
In which year was there maximum percentage increase in the export of apples to that of the previous years?
2003
2005
2006
2008
Correct answer
2003
Let the speed of the boat in still water be 17 km/h and let the speed of the stream be 5 km/h. What is the time taken by the boat to go 110 km downstream?
4.5 hours
6 hours
5.5 hours
5 hours
Correct answer
4.5 hours
PQR is an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle. S is any point on the arc QR. Measure of \(\frac{1}{2}\) ∠PSQ IS:
20°
15°
30°
60°
Correct answer
20°
Study the given bar-graph and answer the question that follows.
The bar-graph shows the higher secondary students of a school for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010.
The percentage of students who passed in the second division in the year 2010 was:
25%
28%
30%
32%
Correct answer
25%
The first shirt is sold at twice the selling price of the second shirt. The first shirt is sold at 8% profit and the second shirt is sold at a 3% loss. What is the overall percentage profit on the shirts (Rounded off to two decimal place)?
4.86%
4.07%
4.60%
3.86%
Correct answer
4.86%
Two numbers are in the ratio 5 ∶ 3 and the difference between these two numbers is 34. Find the smaller of the two numbers.
51
85
68
34
Correct answer
51
P, Q and R, when working individually, can complete a job in, respectively, 36 days, 48 days and 144 days. P, Q and R start working together. P leaves the job 12 days before completion and Q leaves the job 8 days before completion. R works from the beginning till the end of the job. Determine the total number of days taken to complete the job.
24
27
30
25
Correct answer
24
Evaluate \(\frac{0.04}{0.05}\) of \(\frac{\left(3 \frac{1}{3}-2 \frac{1}{2}\right) \div \frac{1}{2} \text { of } 1 \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{5} \text { of } \frac{1}{9}}\)
0.3
5
3
0.03
Correct answer
0.3
A man spends 72% of his salary and saves Rs. 5,740 per month. What is 10% of his annual salary (in Rs.)?
Rs. 21600
Rs. 24600
Rs. 20500
Rs. 28400
Correct answer
Rs. 21600
If 42, 36 and 35 are the first three terms of a proportion, then the fourth term is:
27
28
30
32
Correct answer
27
The population of a city is 3,52,314. It increases annually at the rate of 15% per annum. What was its population 2 years ago?
3,02,400
3,06,360
2,66,400
2,56,400
Correct answer
3,02,400
If 3 goats or 5 sheep can graze a field in 54 days, then in how many days can 6 goats and 8 sheep graze the same field?
15
12
10
8
Correct answer
15
Darjeeling gets tourists from two countries A and B. Percentage wise distribution of the influx of tourists is given below for the first six months of the year.
| Total number of tourists = 60000 | |
|---|---|
| Month | Ratio (A ∶ B) |
| Jan | 5 ∶ 7 |
| Feb | 6 ∶ 7 |
| Mar | 3 ∶ 2 |
| April | 8 ∶ 7 |
| May | 4 ∶ 5 |
| June | 3 ∶ 4 |
Find the ratio of tourists from country A coming in during March and April.
4 ∶ 7
3 ∶ 7
7 ∶ 10
9 ∶ 10
Correct answer
4 ∶ 7
Rajesh invested Rs. 10,000 by dividing it into two different investment schemes, A and B, at simple interest rates of 8% and 10%, respectively. If the total interest earned in 2 years is Rs. 1,680, the amount invested in scheme A is:
Rs. 8,000
Rs. 2,000
Rs. 6,000
Rs. 4,000
Correct answer
Rs. 8,000
Two circles of radius 13 cm and 15 cm intersect each other at points A and B. If the length of the common chord is 12 cm, then what is the distance between their centres?
\( \sqrt{145}+\sqrt{184}\)
\( \sqrt{131}+\sqrt{181}\)
\( \sqrt{145}+\sqrt{169}\)
\( \sqrt{133}+\sqrt{189}\)
Correct answer
\( \sqrt{145}+\sqrt{184}\)
The HCF and the LCM of two numbers are 5 and 175, respectively. If the ratio of the two numbers is 5 ∶ 7, the larger of the two numbers is _______.
35
25
45
75
Correct answer
35
The radii of the ends of a frustum of a solid right-circular cone 45 cm high are 28 cm and 7 cm. If this frustum is melted and reconstructed into a solid right circular cylinder whose radius of base and height are in the ratio 3 ∶ 5, find the curved surface area (in cm2) of this cylinder. [Usе π = \(\frac{22}{7}\)]
4580
4610
4640
4620
Correct answer
4580
If cos θ - sin θ = √2 sin θ, then (cos θ + sin θ) is:
- √2 cos θ
√2 cos θ
√2 tan θ
- √2 sin θ
Correct answer
- √2 cos θ
What is the area of a triangle whose sides are of lengths 12 cm, 13 cm and 5 cm?
30 cm2
15 cm2
40 cm2
70 cm2
Correct answer
30 cm2
A number is first increased by 10% and then increased by 20%. The number, so obtained, is now decreased by 12%. What is the net increase or decrease per cent in the original number?
16.16% increase
14.14% decrease
11.11% decrease
12.12% increase
Correct answer
16.16% increase
If sin θ + cosec θ = 2,then the value of sin5θ + cosec5θ is: ( 0°≤ θ ≤ 90°)
10
2
4
5
Correct answer
10
What is the central angle corresponding to the expenditure spent on Education in the given figure?
55.8°
55.2°
52°
42°
Correct answer
55.8°
An item with a marked price of Rs. 3,800 was sold for Rs. 3,496, after a discount of y% was offered. What was the value of y?
7.5%
8.5%
8%
7%
Correct answer
7.5%
If \(\frac{x}{y}+\frac{y}{x}=1 \) and \( x+y=2 \), then the value of \( x^3+y^3 \) is:
1
3
0
2
Correct answer
1
A, B and C can do a piece of work in 20 days, 30 days and 60 days respectively. If A works daily and on every third day B and C also work with A, then in how many days, will the work be completed?
21
18
12
15
Correct answer
21
If a + b = 10 and ab = 6, then the value of a3 + b3 is:
800
820
860
840
Correct answer
800
A person crosses a 900-metre long street in 6 minutes. The speed of the person, in km/h, is:
10
9
5
8
Correct answer
10
Two numbers are in the ratio 3 ∶ 4. The product of their HCF and LCM is 2700. The sum of the numbers is:
60
105
15
45
Correct answer
60
A dishonest dealer announces selling his articles with 22% loss, but uses 35% lighter weights. What is the percentage of his profit or loss?
20% loss
13% profit
13% loss
20% profit
Correct answer
20% loss
The radii of two cylinders are in the ratio of 4 ∶ 5 and their heights are in the ratio of 5 ∶ 2. The ratio of their volume is:
9 ∶ 4
2 ∶ 1
9 ∶ 7
8 ∶ 5
Correct answer
9 ∶ 4
Find the value of (tan2 θ + tan4 θ).
\(\operatorname{Cot}^2 \theta-\tan ^2 \theta\)
\(\operatorname{Sec}^4 \theta-\operatorname{Sec}^2 \theta\)
\(\operatorname{Sec}^2 \theta-\operatorname{Sec}^4 \theta \)
\( \operatorname{Sec}^4 \theta+\operatorname{Sec}^2 \theta\)
Correct answer
\(\operatorname{Cot}^2 \theta-\tan ^2 \theta\)
If the price of the item is increased by 70% and then allows a scheme discount of 5% and 20% on this marked price. If price is paid in cash and an additional discount of 20% is allowed, then what is his gain percentage?
2.25%
4.36%
3.25%
3.36%
Correct answer
2.25%
The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5 ∶ 12 ∶ 13 and its perimeter is 90 cm. Find its area (in cm2).
150
270
30
60
Correct answer
150
The largest number of four digits that is exactly divisible by 17 and 36 is:
7956
9180
9792
8568
Correct answer
7956
If a truck moves at a constant speed of 30 km/h for 1 kilometre and 45 km/h for the next 1 kilometre. What is the average speed of the truck?
32 km/h
36 km/h
38 km/h
34 km/h
Correct answer
32 km/h
The value of 11 × 11 + 11 ÷ 11 - 11 × 11 + 11 + 11 × 11 - 11 - 11 × 11 is:
1
11
121
0
Correct answer
1
A tourist van travels the distance of 35 km from Dehradun to Mussoorie at an average speed of 36 km/h and returns at 60 km/h. What is the approximate average speed (in km/h) of the tourist van for the entire journey?
48
42
45
50
Correct answer
48
Find the LCM of 15, 24, 35 and 54.
5670
7560
7650
6570
Correct answer
5670
A man runs for 40 km. The time taken by him in the first 10 km is twice the time taken by him in the second 10 km. The time taken in the third 10 km is half of the time taken in the fourth 10 km, and the time taken in the fourth 10 km is equal to the time taken in the first 10 km. If his speed in the first 10 km is 40 km/h, then what is the average speed for 40 km?
50 Km/h
\(\frac{70}{3}\) Km/h
\(\frac{160}{3}\) Km/h
40 Km/h
Correct answer
50 Km/h
If the height of a cone is 7 cm and the diameter of the circular base is 12 cm, then its volume is (nearest to integer):
254 cm3
284 cm3
264 cm3
274 cm3
Correct answer
254 cm3
Study the given data and answer the question that follows.
The tables shows the number of candidates (in lakh) appearing in an entrance exam from four different cities and the ratio of candidates passing and failing in the same.
| City | A | B | C | Ꭰ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of candidates | 2.15 | 1.14 | 1.56 | 2.35 |
Ratio of candidates passing and failing within the city.
| City | Passing | Failing |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | 2 |
| B | 5 | 3 |
| C | 6 | 4 |
| D | 4 | 6 |
What is the number of failed candidates (in lakh) in city D?
1.70
1.25
1.85
1.41
Correct answer
1.70
If the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 29 cm and the sum of the other two sides is 41 cm, then the difference between the other two sides is:
5 cm
1 cm
2 cm
10 cm
Correct answer
5 cm
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
The dancers swayed dainty on the stage last night.
last night
on the stage
The dancers
swayed dainty
Correct answer
last night
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Damp
Misty
Arid
Tropical
Soaked
Correct answer
Misty
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘moving’ in the given sentence and choose the correct option.
The old grandfather clock chimed loudly, marking the passage of time with its steady tick-tock.
Steady
Marking
Chimed
Passage
Correct answer
Steady
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Catastrophic
Calamity
Fortuitous
Fiasco
Sabotage
Correct answer
Calamity
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the highlighted word.
The negligent attitude of the cops was criticised.
attentive
reluctant
amplify
bored
Correct answer
attentive
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
They will not attend / the event / as they’re going / away at end of April.
away at end of April.
as they’re going
the event
They will not attend
Correct answer
away at end of April.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Amazon rainforest is an awe-inspiring natural wonder that (1)_________ across several South American countries, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Covering an (2)________ area of 5.5 million square kilometres, it is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth. The Amazon jungle is (3)_________ for its remarkable biodiversity, harbouring an astonishing array of plant and animal species that are still being discovered and studied. The dense vegetation of the jungle creates a (4)________ and complex ecosystem, supporting countless species and providing crucial ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and climate regulation. It is also home to (5)__________ communities that have thrived within its rich confines for centuries, preserving their traditions and deep connection to the land.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
reaches
lengths
amounts
spans
Correct answer
reaches
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
vigour
spirited
vibrant
lavish
Correct answer
vigour
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
gauged
rated
estimated
evaluated
Correct answer
gauged
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
great
acclaimed
renowned
pre-eminent
Correct answer
great
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
late
ancient
indigenous
organic
Correct answer
late
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Her paintings are way better then her sketches.
off
than
more
No substitution required
Correct answer
off
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a spelling error.
He wrote his dairy / in code / so that nobody / could understand it.
so that nobody
could understand it
in code
He wrote his dairy
Correct answer
so that nobody
Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
We started our research into organisational and personal excellence by studying a slightly different topic. We figured that if we could learn why certain people were more effective than others, then we could learn exactly what they did, clone it and pass it on to others. We asked people to identify who they thought were their most effective colleagues. In fact, over the past twenty-five years, we have asked over twenty thousand people to identify the individuals in their organisations who could really get things done. We wanted to find those who were not just influential but who were far more influential than the rest.
Select the statement that most appropriately sums up the passage given.
Some people cannot be identified due to their most effective ways in 25 years.
Research grants in an organisation should be increased for personal excellence.
It takes 25 years of research to make people more effective and influential.
Some people are more effective and more influential than others to get things done.
Correct answer
Some people cannot be identified due to their most effective ways in 25 years.
Select the most appropriate title to the given passage.
Research Grants in Organisations
Learn, Clone and Pass
Most Effective Colleagues
Different Topics
Correct answer
Research Grants in Organisations
Select the most suitable structure for the above passage.
Chronological
Cause and Effect
Pragmatic
Compare and contrast
Correct answer
Chronological
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Effective
Deniable
Harmonious
Fruitless
Courteous
Correct answer
Deniable
Which real life situation can be the most appropriate to be inferred from the passage?
Inflation has direct influence on the morals and ethics of an individual.
If we do something wrong to decent people, the same comes to haunt us even after many years.
People nowadays do not have patience and want quick success and does not matter what path they choose to obtain their targets.
Jassie is an efficient employee whose work ethics can be a case study to learn more about organisational and personal excellence.
Correct answer
Inflation has direct influence on the morals and ethics of an individual.
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
The use of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides began after the Green Revolution.
A practice of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides
The custom of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides
Consumption of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides
The usage of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides
Correct answer
A practice of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
A person engaged in or trained for spaceflight.
Astute
Astronomer
Astronaut
Atrocious
Correct answer
Astute
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
Ms. Scarlet was indifferent to pain and pleasure, she never complained.
Hypocrite
Stoic
Versatile
Amateur
Correct answer
Hypocrite
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
How did you become interested in learning the art of producing beautiful handwriting?
Lexicography
Demography
Calligraphy
Graphology
Correct answer
Lexicography
Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the given sentence.
The pandemic deeply affected small business owners, as they have no means of livelihood left.
Pauper
Worker
Unemployed
Mason
Correct answer
Pauper
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
A notice of the death of a person, often with a biographical sketch, as in a newspaper.
Obituary
Oblivion
Elegy
Advertisement
Correct answer
Obituary
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Fear of water
Hydrophobia
Bibliophobia
Microphobia
Botanophobia
Correct answer
Hydrophobia
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Working or operating quickly and effectively in an organised way
Efficient
Extensive
Excellent
Effusive
Correct answer
Efficient
Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank.
Arunima _______________ a lot during her vacation time.
gets on
gets after
gets about
gets along
Correct answer
gets on
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Interrogate
Alienate
Deserve
Assasinate
Correct answer
Interrogate
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the underlined words in the following sentence.
This was a blatent disregard to the advisory by the host against it and in violation of norms of the meeting.
advisory
blatent
disregard
violation
Correct answer
advisory
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Adjacent
Accomplish
Agregate
Allure
Correct answer
Adjacent
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Serene
Triumph
Comparsion
Unveil
Correct answer
Serene
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
An arm and a leg
To ask for too much
A large amount of money
Everything is ready
To be lost and bewildered
Correct answer
To ask for too much
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Left out in the cold
To serve stale and cold food
To leave in hurry
To bear extreme weather condition
To be ignored
Correct answer
To serve stale and cold food
Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Both Nitin and Uday are of the same interests.
under the weather
birds of the same feather
blowing smoke without fire
different kettles of fish
Correct answer
under the weather
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
More people in Turkey are on the breadline now than thirty years ago.
Be very poor
Are well educated
Be very expensive
Earn a lot of money
Correct answer
Be very poor
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Students often burn the midnight oil to qualify for competitive examinations.
put the things on fire at night
want to be at a place full of light
work until late at night
sleep well
Correct answer
put the things on fire at night
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The best of both worlds
Good things come after bad things
An ideal situation
Better to show than tell
Make people comfortable
Correct answer
Good things come after bad things
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A leopard can't change his spots
Someone who is cherished above all others
A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words
Something good that isn't recognised at first
You cannot change who you are
Correct answer
Someone who is cherished above all others
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
I hate to get off on the wrong foot.
To start something with positive factors
To start something with neutral factors
To start a relationship or activity badly
To start something with an injury on the wrong foot
Correct answer
To start something with positive factors
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bend over backwards
Working hard to try to impress
Working slowly and lazily
Going backward
Using wrongful means
Correct answer
Working hard to try to impress
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
We dodged a bullet when we didn’t fall for the agents’ words.
To give something a try
To narrowly avoid a situation
To be out of your comfort zone
To start performing better
Correct answer
To give something a try
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abandon
Perish
Desert
Prolong
Retain
Correct answer
Perish
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Justifiable
Indefensible
Neutral
Maintainable
Reasonable
Correct answer
Indefensible
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Dreadful
Feeble
Terrible
Auspicious
Propitious
Correct answer
Feeble
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Site
Lap
Location
Globe
Pull
Correct answer
Lap
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Haphazard
Random
Sociable
Aggressive
Confident
Correct answer
Random
You are preparing a speech for the upcoming function. Select a synonym for the highlighted word to make it better.
Despite the advancement in technology many rural areas in developing countries still lack access to basic necessities.
Desist
Disguise
Avenue
Apathy
Correct answer
Desist
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
She will have participate / in the dance competition / by the time her father / returns from the tour.
in the dance competition
She will have participate
by the time her father
returns from the tour
Correct answer
in the dance competition
Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the following sentence meaningfully.
Lots of kids (was visualised) crossing the road when the bus arrived.
were seen
have been seen
are seen
was seen
Correct answer
were seen
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
We feed the horse oats for a week because it had eaten all the hay.
No error
it had eaten all the hay
We feed the horse oats
for a week because
Correct answer
No error
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